Curious what other admins are doing to stay organized and keep up with their administrative demands? Read on to learn some practical tips.

Getting organized at work can play a big role in how successful you are in your job. If you're constantly losing things on a messy desk, it may take longer to get your tasks done and you may frustrate others.

We asked some leading administrative professionals to share pictures of what they have on top of their desks and what they find most useful to stay organized. Here are their responses:

In your recruitment process, you wade through resumes from variously qualified applicants every day. Once the obvious bad fits are cut, how do you determine which candidates to invite for an interview?

The best way to start is by looking for clear negatives on each job candidate’s resume. Here are five resume red flags to look out for:

It’s super easy to get excited about setting career goals at the start of the year. After exercise and nutrition, job or career goals are some of the most common New Year’s resolutions. But now that 2015 is well under way, it may seem a lot harder to keep pursuing career goals. But don’t panic. You can find help in making these goals a reality — right on your smartphone!

Looking to find a new job or broaden your network? There’s an app for that.

Bob Dylan told us, “The times they are a-changin.” Just as vinyl albums made way for cassettes, then CDs and now MP3s, the role of the administrative professional is constantly evolving, too. Today’s admins are increasingly joining the ranks of middle management.

The American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP) has released a report that finds significant changes in the roles of admins.

Do you have great communication and organizational skills and an interest in the healthcare industry? Then a career as a medical office administrator may be the ideal path for you. Take a look at this typical job description and salary benchmarks to figure out whether this is a job you’ll find worth pursuing.

“Liaison” is perhaps the best word to sum up the role of a medical office administrator. These professionals act as a go-between on many levels, including patient to physician, client to insurance company, and clerical staff to medical staff.

Like it or not, your writing skills say a lot to others. People at work and those evaluating you for job openings will judge your professionalism by the way you write, so it’s important to avoid common mistakes. Here’s a checklist that can help.

As an admin, you no doubt write many times over the course of your workday, whether you’re crafting a simple email or preparing a report for your boss. It doesn’t matter how small the project, your writing skills matter. Just one misspelled word, for example, can cause others to question your attention to detail.

When you think of the most respected leaders, who comes to mind? Is it a business executive or perhaps someone in politics? Those who achieve success in positions of authority often share the same strategies as they motivate and bring people together.

Without essential leadership skills, managers can fall flat, failing to inspire or achieve business goals. Here are four tips you can learn from people in power positions to help you hone your leadership skills at work:

Why do you love your job? Read what some workers had to say when asked what they like most about their jobs.

If you asked me why I love my job, I could go on and on about how I have rewarding work. I have enjoyed writing since I was in third grade and I’m fortunate to make a living now doing something I find challenging and inspiring. The process of putting words together and creating something that’s meaningful to others simply makes me happy. Working with great colleagues is icing on the cake.

Do you ever check the clock and panic because the day’s halfway over and you haven’t completed all the tasks you need to? If you often wonder where the time in your day goes, you may be suffering from a bad case of procrastination. Good news: It’s not terminal!

We’ve all procrastinated on occasion. While we may blame social media for shortening attention spans, it’s really not fair to pass the buck for a problem we can easily remedy ourselves. Read on for four ways to get into gear and kick procrastination to the curb.